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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.72, 548.38 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.72, 548.38 and 250.29 is: 375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.72 : 548.38 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.72/548.38 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.72x = 548.38 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.72x = 137,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,254.34/365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.30

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