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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.59, 548.19 and 250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.59, 548.19 and 250.17 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.59 : 548.19 = 250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.59/548.19 = 250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.59x = 548.19 × 250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.59x = 137,140.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,140.69/365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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