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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.79, 527.04 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.79, 527.04 and 250.84 is: 346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.79 : 527.04 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.79/527.04 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.79x = 527.04 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.79x = 132,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,202.71/381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.27

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