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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.39, 506.81 and 249.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.39, 506.81 and 249.37 is: 344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.39 : 506.81 = 249.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.39/506.81 = 249.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.39x = 506.81 × 249.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.39x = 126,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,383.21/367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.00

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