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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 506.46 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 506.46 and 250.48 is: 345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 506.46 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/506.46 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 506.46 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 126,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,858.10/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.74

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