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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.95, 559.17 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.95, 559.17 and 250.86 is: 376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.95 : 559.17 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.95/559.17 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.95x = 559.17 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.95x = 140,273.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,273.39/372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.12

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