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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.55, 497.59 and 249.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.55, 497.59 and 249.99 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.55 : 497.59 = 249.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.55/497.59 = 249.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.55x = 497.59 × 249.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.55x = 124,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,391.44/360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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