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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.66, 571.32 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.66, 571.32 and 250.29 is: 375.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.66 : 571.32 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.66/571.32 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.66x = 571.32 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.66x = 142,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,995.68/380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.65

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