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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.35, 570.54 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.35, 570.54 and 251.18 is: 376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.35 : 570.54 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.35/570.54 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.35x = 570.54 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.35x = 143,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,308.24/380.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.78

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