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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.60, 538.70 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.60, 538.70 and 250.60 is: 376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.60 : 538.70 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.60/538.70 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.60x = 538.70 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.60x = 134,998.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,998.22/358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.46

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