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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 395.60 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 395.60 and 250.50 is: 374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 395.60 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/395.60 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 395.60 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 99,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,096.55/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.81

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