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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.90, 537.15 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.90, 537.15 and 250.90 is: 375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.90 : 537.15 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.90/537.15 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.90x = 537.15 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.90x = 134,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,770.94/358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.51

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