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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.95, 572.17 and 251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.95, 572.17 and 251.65 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.95 : 572.17 = 251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.95/572.17 = 251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.95x = 572.17 × 251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.95x = 143,986.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,986.58/381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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