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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 506.39 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 506.39 and 250.11 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 506.39 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/506.39 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 506.39 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 126,651.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,651.95/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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