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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.99, 497.52 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.99, 497.52 and 250.75 is: 375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.99 : 497.52 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.99/497.52 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.99x = 497.52 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.99x = 124,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,753.14/331.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.77

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