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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 570.14 and 250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 570.14 and 250.25 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 570.14 = 250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/570.14 = 250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 570.14 × 250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 142,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,675.78/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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