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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 549.72 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 549.72 and 250.32 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 549.72 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/549.72 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 549.72 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 137,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,605.91/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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