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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.00, 571.25 and 250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.00, 571.25 and 250.85 is: 376.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.00 : 571.25 = 250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.00/571.25 = 250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.00x = 571.25 × 250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.00x = 143,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,296.90/381.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.10

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