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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.55, 505.97 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.55, 505.97 and 249.13 is: 343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.55 : 505.97 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.55/505.97 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.55x = 505.97 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.55x = 126,051.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,051.66/366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.89

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