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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.07, 538.80 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.07, 538.80 and 250.65 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.07 : 538.80 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.07/538.80 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.07x = 538.80 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.07x = 135,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,050.22/359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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