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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 457.77 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 457.77 and 250.97 is: 375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 457.77 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/457.77 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 457.77 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 114,886.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,886.54/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.89

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