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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 377.76 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 377.76 and 250.40 is: 374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 377.76 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/377.76 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 377.76 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 94,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,591.10/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.53

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