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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 569.78 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 569.78 and 250.14 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 569.78 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/569.78 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 569.78 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 142,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,524.77/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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