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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 377.76 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 377.76 and 250.52 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 377.76 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/377.76 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 377.76 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 94,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,636.44/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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