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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 379.94 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 379.94 and 250.88 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 379.94 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/379.94 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 379.94 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 95,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,316.19/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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