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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 504.90 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 504.90 and 250.02 is: 344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 504.90 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/504.90 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 504.90 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 126,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,235.10/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.28

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