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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 483.78 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 483.78 and 250.71 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 483.78 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/483.78 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 483.78 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 121,288.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,288.48/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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