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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.63, 571.17 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.63, 571.17 and 250.32 is: 375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.63 : 571.17 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.63/571.17 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.63x = 571.17 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.63x = 142,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,973.73/380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.63

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