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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 528.27 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 528.27 and 250.11 is: 345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 528.27 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/528.27 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 528.27 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 132,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,123.63/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.15

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