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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.25, 505.84 and 249.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.25, 505.84 and 249.61 is: 344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.25 : 505.84 = 249.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.25/505.84 = 249.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.25x = 505.84 × 249.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.25x = 126,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,262.72/366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.74

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