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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.22, 561.03 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.22, 561.03 and 250.95 is: 376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.22 : 561.03 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.22/561.03 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.22x = 561.03 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.22x = 140,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,790.48/374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.22

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