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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 557.88 and 250.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 557.88 and 250.46 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 557.88 = 250.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/557.88 = 250.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 557.88 × 250.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 139,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,726.62/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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