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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 528.63 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 528.63 and 250.16 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 528.63 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/528.63 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 528.63 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 132,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,238.50/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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