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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.47, 497.57 and 250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.47, 497.57 and 250.09 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.47 : 497.57 = 250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.47/497.57 = 250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.47x = 497.57 × 250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.47x = 124,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,437.28/360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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