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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 546 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 546 and 250.72 is: 376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 546 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/546 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 546 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 136,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,893.12/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.08

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