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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 506.52 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 506.52 and 248.99 is: 343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 506.52 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/506.52 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 506.52 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 126,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,118.41/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.71

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