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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.41, 394.88 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.41, 394.88 and 250.75 is: 374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.41 : 394.88 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.41/394.88 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.41x = 394.88 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.41x = 99,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,013.18/264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.46

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