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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 505.49 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 505.49 and 249.89 is: 344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 505.49 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/505.49 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 505.49 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 126,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,315.65/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.85

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