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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.84, 572.05 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.84, 572.05 and 251.03 is: 377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.84 : 572.05 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.84/572.05 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.84x = 572.05 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.84x = 143,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,600.46/380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.06

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