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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 376 and 246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 376 and 246.49 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 376 = 246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/376 = 246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 376 × 246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 92,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,680.24/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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