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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 387.32 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 387.32 and 250.44 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 387.32 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/387.32 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 387.32 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 97,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,000.42/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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