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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 497.91 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 497.91 and 250.66 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 497.91 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/497.91 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 497.91 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 124,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,806.12/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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