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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.47, 548.57 and 250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.47, 548.57 and 250.09 is: 375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.47 : 548.57 = 250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.47/548.57 = 250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.47x = 548.57 × 250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.47x = 137,191.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,191.87/365.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.38

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