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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 539.21 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 539.21 and 250.26 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 539.21 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/539.21 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 539.21 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 134,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,942.69/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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