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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 570.62 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 570.62 and 250.72 is: 375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 570.62 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/570.62 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 570.62 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 143,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,065.85/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.38

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