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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.42, 517.26 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.42, 517.26 and 250.03 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.42 : 517.26 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.42/517.26 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.42x = 517.26 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.42x = 129,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,329.22/374.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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