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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.97, 557.82 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.97, 557.82 and 250.20 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.97 : 557.82 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.97/557.82 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.97x = 557.82 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.97x = 139,566.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,566.56/371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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