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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.75, 405.82 and 250.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.75, 405.82 and 250.39 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.75 : 405.82 = 250.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.75/405.82 = 250.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.75x = 405.82 × 250.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.75x = 101,613.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,613.27/294.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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