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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 396.78 and 250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 396.78 and 250.53 is: 374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 396.78 = 250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/396.78 = 250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 396.78 × 250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 99,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,404.04/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.09

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