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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.20, 505.44 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.20, 505.44 and 249.75 is: 344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.20 : 505.44 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.20/505.44 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.20x = 505.44 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.20x = 126,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,233.64/366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.72

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