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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.78, 469.28 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.78, 469.28 and 250.64 is: 376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.78 : 469.28 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.78/469.28 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.78x = 469.28 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.78x = 117,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,620.34/312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.05

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