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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.63, 548.62 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.63, 548.62 and 250.07 is: 375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.63 : 548.62 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.63/548.62 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.63x = 548.62 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.63x = 137,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,190.04/365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.22

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