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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 527.05 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 527.05 and 250.97 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 527.05 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/527.05 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 527.05 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 132,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,271.10/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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