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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.91, 517.59 and 250.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.91, 517.59 and 250.78 is: 346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.91 : 517.59 = 250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.91/517.59 = 250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.91x = 517.59 × 250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.91x = 129,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,801.22/374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.22

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