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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.81, 505.71 and 250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.81, 505.71 and 250.17 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.81 : 505.71 = 250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.81/505.71 = 250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.81x = 505.71 × 250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.81x = 126,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,513.47/366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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