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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 396.50 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 396.50 and 249.75 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 396.50 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/396.50 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 396.50 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 99,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,024.63/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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