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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.79, 571.21 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.79, 571.21 and 251.62 is: 377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.79 : 571.21 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.79/571.21 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.79x = 571.21 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.79x = 143,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,725.80/380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.44

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