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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 497.96 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 497.96 and 250.48 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 497.96 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/497.96 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 497.96 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 124,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,729.02/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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