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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 547.92 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 547.92 and 250.29 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 547.92 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/547.92 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 547.92 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 137,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,138.90/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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