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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 519.83 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 519.83 and 250.90 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 519.83 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/519.83 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 519.83 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 130,425.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,425.17/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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