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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.83, 376.76 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.83, 376.76 and 250.70 is: 373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.83 : 376.76 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.83/376.76 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.83x = 376.76 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.83x = 94,455.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,455.30/252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.59

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