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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 549.16 and 250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 549.16 and 250.61 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 549.16 = 250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/549.16 = 250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 549.16 × 250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 137,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,621.62/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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