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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 517.36 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 517.36 and 250.56 is: 345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 517.36 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/517.36 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 517.36 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 129,629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,629.72/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.64

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