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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.56, 497.52 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.56, 497.52 and 250.38 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.56 : 497.52 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.56/497.52 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.56x = 497.52 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.56x = 124,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,569.06/331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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