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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 556.40 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 556.40 and 250.29 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 556.40 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/556.40 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 556.40 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 139,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,261.98/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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