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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.81, 526.05 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.81, 526.05 and 250.59 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.81 : 526.05 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.81/526.05 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.81x = 526.05 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.81x = 131,822.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,822.87/381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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