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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 506.07 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 506.07 and 250.28 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 506.07 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/506.07 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 506.07 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 126,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,659.20/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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