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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.82, 548.73 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.82, 548.73 and 250.56 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.82 : 548.73 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.82/548.73 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.82x = 548.73 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.82x = 137,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,489.79/365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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