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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.39, 569.09 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.39, 569.09 and 250.22 is: 375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.39 : 569.09 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.39/569.09 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.39x = 569.09 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.39x = 142,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,393.60/379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.32

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