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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.48, 516.88 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.48, 516.88 and 250.16 is: 345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.48 : 516.88 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.48/516.88 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.48x = 516.88 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.48x = 129,302.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,302.70/374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.29

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