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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 397 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 397 and 250.72 is: 376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 397 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/397 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 397 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 99,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,535.84/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.46

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