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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.72, 405.76 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.72, 405.76 and 250.88 is: 345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.72 : 405.76 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.72/405.76 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.72x = 405.76 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.72x = 101,797.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,797.07/294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.40

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