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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 572.11 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 572.11 and 250.95 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 572.11 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/572.11 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 572.11 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 143,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,571.00/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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