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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 526.86 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 526.86 and 250.74 is: 345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 526.86 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/526.86 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 526.86 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 132,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,104.88/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.91

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