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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.30, 507.01 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.30, 507.01 and 249.88 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.30 : 507.01 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.30/507.01 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.30x = 507.01 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.30x = 126,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,691.66/367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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