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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.62, 529.86 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.62, 529.86 and 250.72 is: 375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.62 : 529.86 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.62/529.86 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.62x = 529.86 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.62x = 132,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,846.50/353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.68

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