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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 547.89 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 547.89 and 250.14 is: 374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 547.89 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/547.89 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 547.89 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 137,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,049.20/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.51

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