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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.58, 506.09 and 249.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.58, 506.09 and 249.19 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.58 : 506.09 = 249.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.58/506.09 = 249.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.58x = 506.09 × 249.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.58x = 126,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,110.52/366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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