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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.65, 461.62 and 250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.65, 461.62 and 250.53 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.65 : 461.62 = 250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.65/461.62 = 250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.65x = 461.62 × 250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.65x = 115,646.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,646.10/307.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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