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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 569.43 and 249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 569.43 and 249.71 is: 374.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 569.43 = 249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/569.43 = 249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 569.43 × 249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 142,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,189.52/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.03

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