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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 525.74 and 250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 525.74 and 250.17 is: 345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 525.74 = 250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/525.74 = 250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 525.74 × 250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 131,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,523.12/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.22

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