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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.14, 529.03 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.14, 529.03 and 250.40 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.14 : 529.03 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.14/529.03 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.14x = 529.03 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.14x = 132,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,470.75/383.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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