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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.18, 506.10 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.18, 506.10 and 250.54 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.18 : 506.10 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.18/506.10 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.18x = 506.10 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.18x = 126,798.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,798.29/367.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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