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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 497.36 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 497.36 and 250.14 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 497.36 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/497.36 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 497.36 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 124,409.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,409.63/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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