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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.13, 571.17 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.13, 571.17 and 250.93 is: 376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.13 : 571.17 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.13/571.17 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.13x = 571.17 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.13x = 143,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,323.69/381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.05

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