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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 499.88 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 499.88 and 250.19 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 499.88 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/499.88 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 499.88 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 125,061.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,061.23/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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