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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 531.21 and 250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 531.21 and 250.85 is: 375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 531.21 = 250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/531.21 = 250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 531.21 × 250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 133,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,256.30/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.46

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