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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.66, 571.38 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.66, 571.38 and 251.06 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.66 : 571.38 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.66/571.38 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.66x = 571.38 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.66x = 143,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,450.66/380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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