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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.41, 497.21 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.41, 497.21 and 250.02 is: 344.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.41 : 497.21 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.41/497.21 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.41x = 497.21 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.41x = 124,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,311.19/360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.92

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