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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.26, 539.25 and 250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.26, 539.25 and 250.01 is: 374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.26 : 539.25 = 250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.26/539.25 = 250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.26x = 539.25 × 250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.26x = 134,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,820.72/360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.23

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