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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.13, 498.08 and 250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.13, 498.08 and 250.79 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 498.08 = 250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/498.08 = 250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 498.08 × 250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 124,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,913.48/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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