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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.96, 497.42 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.96, 497.42 and 250.74 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.96 : 497.42 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.96/497.42 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.96x = 497.42 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.96x = 124,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,723.09/331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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