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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.74, 497.48 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.74, 497.48 and 250.04 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.74 : 497.48 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.74/497.48 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.74x = 497.48 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.74x = 124,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,389.90/360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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