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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.47, 497.21 and 250.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.47, 497.21 and 250.00 is: 344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.47 : 497.21 = 250.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.47/497.21 = 250.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.47x = 497.21 × 250.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.47x = 124,300.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,300.01/360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.83

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