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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.79, 517.43 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.79, 517.43 and 250.86 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.79 : 517.43 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.79/517.43 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.79x = 517.43 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.79x = 129,802.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,802.49/374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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