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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.51, 570.08 and 250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.51, 570.08 and 250.77 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.51 : 570.08 = 250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.51/570.08 = 250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.51x = 570.08 × 250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.51x = 142,959.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,959.59/380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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