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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 549.78 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 549.78 and 250.71 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 549.78 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/549.78 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 549.78 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 137,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,835.34/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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