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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.46, 499.04 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.46, 499.04 and 250.89 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.46 : 499.04 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.46/499.04 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.46x = 499.04 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.46x = 125,202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,202.89/361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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