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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.86, 571.29 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.86, 571.29 and 251.68 is: 377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.86 : 571.29 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.86/571.29 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.86x = 571.29 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.86x = 143,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,782.27/380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.52

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