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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.25, 502.79 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.25, 502.79 and 250.70 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.25 : 502.79 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.25/502.79 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.25x = 502.79 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.25x = 126,049.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,049.45/364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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