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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.95, 547.97 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.95, 547.97 and 250.22 is: 374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.95 : 547.97 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.95/547.97 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.95x = 547.97 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.95x = 137,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,113.17/365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.68

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