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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 397.11 and 250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 397.11 and 250.51 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 397.11 = 250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/397.11 = 250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 397.11 × 250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 99,480.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,480.03/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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