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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.97, 528.13 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.97, 528.13 and 250.50 is: 374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.97 : 528.13 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.97/528.13 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.97x = 528.13 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.97x = 132,296.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,296.57/352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.81

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