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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 503.69 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 503.69 and 249.03 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 503.69 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/503.69 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 503.69 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 125,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,432.68/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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