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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 498.45 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 498.45 and 250.70 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 498.45 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/498.45 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 498.45 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 124,959.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,959.86/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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