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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 396.45 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 396.45 and 250.32 is: 375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 396.45 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/396.45 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 396.45 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 99,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,239.36/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.91

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