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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.27, 506.62 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.27, 506.62 and 249.08 is: 343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.27 : 506.62 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.27/506.62 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.27x = 506.62 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.27x = 126,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,186.69/367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.58

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