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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 559.17 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 559.17 and 250.97 is: 376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 559.17 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/559.17 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 559.17 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 140,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,334.89/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.07

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