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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 507.08 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 507.08 and 249.92 is: 345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 507.08 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/507.08 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 507.08 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 126,727.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,727.52/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.01

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