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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.53, 460.76 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.53, 460.76 and 250.11 is: 374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.53 : 460.76 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.53/460.76 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.53x = 460.76 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.53x = 115,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,239.43/307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.73

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