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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.88, 538.06 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.88, 538.06 and 250.12 is: 376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.88 : 538.06 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.88/538.06 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.88x = 538.06 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.88x = 134,579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,579.57/357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.05

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