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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.83, 517.08 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.83, 517.08 and 250.29 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.83 : 517.08 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.83/517.08 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.83x = 517.08 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.83x = 129,420.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,420.89/374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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