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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 568.96 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 568.96 and 250.02 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 568.96 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/568.96 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 568.96 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 142,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,250.75/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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