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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.37, 452.43 and 250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.37, 452.43 and 250.62 is: 376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.37 : 452.43 = 250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.37/452.43 = 250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.37x = 452.43 × 250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.37x = 113,386.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,386.75/301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.24

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