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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 570.63 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 570.63 and 250.44 is: 375.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 570.63 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/570.63 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 570.63 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 142,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,908.58/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.50

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