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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 397.20 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 397.20 and 250.82 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 397.20 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/397.20 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 397.20 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 99,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,625.70/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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