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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.88, 497.70 and 250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.88, 497.70 and 250.30 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.88 : 497.70 = 250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.88/497.70 = 250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.88x = 497.70 × 250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.88x = 124,574.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,574.31/360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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