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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 374.52 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 374.52 and 243.76 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 374.52 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/374.52 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 374.52 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 91,293.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,293.00/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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