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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.60, 385.92 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.60, 385.92 and 250.44 is: 345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.60 : 385.92 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.60/385.92 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.60x = 385.92 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.60x = 96,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,649.80/279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.67

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