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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.77, 572.66 and 253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.77, 572.66 and 253.25 is: 379.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.77 : 572.66 = 253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.77/572.66 = 253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.77x = 572.66 × 253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.77x = 145,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,024.88/381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.88

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