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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.45, 497.22 and 249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.45, 497.22 and 249.74 is: 344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.45 : 497.22 = 249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.45/497.22 = 249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.45x = 497.22 × 249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.45x = 124,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,173.24/360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.50

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