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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 557.51 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 557.51 and 250.22 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 557.51 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/557.51 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 557.51 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 139,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,500.29/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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