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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.01, 471.97 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.01, 471.97 and 250.75 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.01 : 471.97 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.01/471.97 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.01x = 471.97 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.01x = 118,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,346.48/315.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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