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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.09, 377.61 and 250.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.09, 377.61 and 250.39 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.09 : 377.61 = 250.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.09/377.61 = 250.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.09x = 377.61 × 250.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.09x = 94,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,546.63/275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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