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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.59, 497.36 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.59, 497.36 and 250.10 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.59 : 497.36 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.59/497.36 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.59x = 497.36 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.59x = 124,387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,387.87/360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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