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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 506.31 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 506.31 and 250.41 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 506.31 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/506.31 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 506.31 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 126,785.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,785.09/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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