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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.76, 517.06 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.76, 517.06 and 250.34 is: 345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.76 : 517.06 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.76/517.06 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.76x = 517.06 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.76x = 129,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,438.53/374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.39

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