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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.12, 531.66 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.12, 531.66 and 250.59 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.12 : 531.66 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.12/531.66 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.12x = 531.66 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.12x = 133,230.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,230.03/385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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