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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 518.90 and 250.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 518.90 and 250.21 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 518.90 = 250.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/518.90 = 250.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 518.90 × 250.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 129,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,833.97/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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