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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 506.25 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 506.25 and 249.30 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 506.25 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/506.25 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 506.25 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 126,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,208.13/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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