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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 504.72 and 249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 504.72 and 249.54 is: 343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 504.72 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/504.72 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 504.72 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 125,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,947.83/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.95

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