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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.95, 570.67 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.95, 570.67 and 250.65 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.95 : 570.67 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.95/570.67 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.95x = 570.67 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.95x = 143,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,038.44/380.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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