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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.96, 537.72 and 250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.96, 537.72 and 250.96 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.96 : 537.72 = 250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.96/537.72 = 250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.96x = 537.72 × 250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.96x = 134,946.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,946.21/358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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