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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.39, 529.47 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.39, 529.47 and 250.16 is: 374.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.39 : 529.47 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.39/529.47 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.39x = 529.47 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.39x = 132,449.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,449.57/353.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.80

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