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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.20, 568.08 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.20, 568.08 and 250.32 is: 375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.20 : 568.08 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.20/568.08 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.20x = 568.08 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.20x = 142,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,201.79/379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.00

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