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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 526.86 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 526.86 and 250.92 is: 346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 526.86 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/526.86 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 526.86 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 132,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,199.71/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.11

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