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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.58, 529.78 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.58, 529.78 and 250.68 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.58 : 529.78 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.58/529.78 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.58x = 529.78 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.58x = 132,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,805.25/353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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