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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.99, 526.71 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.99, 526.71 and 250.92 is: 345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.99 : 526.71 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.99/526.71 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.99x = 526.71 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.99x = 132,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,162.07/381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.98

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