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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 549.44 and 250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 549.44 and 250.79 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 549.44 = 250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/549.44 = 250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 549.44 × 250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 137,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,790.06/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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