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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 498.39 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 498.39 and 250.86 is: 346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 498.39 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/498.39 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 498.39 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 125,026.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,026.12/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.00

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