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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.77, 570.33 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.77, 570.33 and 250.03 is: 375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.77 : 570.33 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.77/570.33 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.77x = 570.33 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.77x = 142,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,600.32/379.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.49

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