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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.28, 537.26 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.28, 537.26 and 250.12 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.28 : 537.26 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.28/537.26 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.28x = 537.26 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.28x = 134,379.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,379.47/358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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