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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 557.28 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 557.28 and 250.70 is: 375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 557.28 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/557.28 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 557.28 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 139,707.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,707.31/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.77

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