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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 380.64 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 380.64 and 250.88 is: 377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 380.64 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/380.64 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 380.64 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 95,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,494.96/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.39

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