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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 506.16 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 506.16 and 250.68 is: 345.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 506.16 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/506.16 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 506.16 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 126,884.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,884.19/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.77

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