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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.81, 530.78 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.81, 530.78 and 250.83 is: 376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.81 : 530.78 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.81/530.78 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.81x = 530.78 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.81x = 133,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,135.55/353.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.29

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