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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 570.18 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 570.18 and 250.49 is: 375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 570.18 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/570.18 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 570.18 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 142,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,822.25/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.46

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