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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.78, 516.83 and 250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.78, 516.83 and 250.35 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.78 : 516.83 = 250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.78/516.83 = 250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.78x = 516.83 × 250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.78x = 129,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,387.14/374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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