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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.09, 549.02 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.09, 549.02 and 250.50 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.09 : 549.02 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.09/549.02 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.09x = 549.02 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.09x = 137,528.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,528.26/366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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