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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 505.72 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 505.72 and 250.40 is: 345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 505.72 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/505.72 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 505.72 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 126,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,632.29/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.01

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