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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 497.97 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 497.97 and 250.38 is: 345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 497.97 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/497.97 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 497.97 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 124,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,681.73/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.30

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