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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 569.28 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 569.28 and 250.10 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 569.28 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/569.28 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 569.28 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 142,376.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,376.93/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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