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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 571.38 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 571.38 and 250.94 is: 376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 571.38 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/571.38 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 571.38 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 143,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,382.10/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.25

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