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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 506.25 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 506.25 and 254.84 is: 351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 506.25 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/506.25 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 506.25 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 129,010.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,010.22/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.81

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