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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.45, 558.29 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.45, 558.29 and 250.49 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.45 : 558.29 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.45/558.29 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.45x = 558.29 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.45x = 139,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,848.08/371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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