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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 525.69 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 525.69 and 250.29 is: 345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 525.69 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/525.69 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 525.69 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 131,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,574.95/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.61

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