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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.60, 570.94 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.60, 570.94 and 250.64 is: 375.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.60 : 570.94 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.60/570.94 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.60x = 570.94 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.60x = 143,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,100.40/380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.99

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