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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.80, 560.11 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.80, 560.11 and 250.27 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.80 : 560.11 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.80/560.11 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.80x = 560.11 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.80x = 140,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,178.73/373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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