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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 548.82 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 548.82 and 250.38 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 548.82 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/548.82 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 548.82 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 137,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,413.55/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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