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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.73, 530.99 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.73, 530.99 and 250.86 is: 376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.73 : 530.99 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.73/530.99 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.73x = 530.99 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.73x = 133,204.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,204.15/353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.57

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