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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.95, 527.16 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.95, 527.16 and 250.95 is: 346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.95 : 527.16 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.95/527.16 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.95x = 527.16 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.95x = 132,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,290.80/381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.36

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