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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 527.12 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 527.12 and 250.68 is: 345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 527.12 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/527.12 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 527.12 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 132,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,138.44/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.98

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