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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 518.87 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 518.87 and 250.22 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 518.87 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/518.87 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 518.87 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 129,833.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,833.57/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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