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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 558.70 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 558.70 and 250.88 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 558.70 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/558.70 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 558.70 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 140,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,166.66/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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