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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 517.65 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 517.65 and 250.93 is: 346.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 517.65 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/517.65 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 517.65 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 129,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,893.62/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.16

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