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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.00, 571.05 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.00, 571.05 and 250.90 is: 376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.00 : 571.05 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.00/571.05 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.00x = 571.05 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.00x = 143,275.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,275.02/381.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.05

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