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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.09, 531.87 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.09, 531.87 and 250.52 is: 375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.09 : 531.87 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.09/531.87 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.09x = 531.87 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.09x = 133,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,244.07/355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.24

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