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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.24, 377.41 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.24, 377.41 and 247.51 is: 373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.24 : 377.41 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.24/377.41 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.24x = 377.41 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.24x = 93,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,412.75/250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.29

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