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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 507.26 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 507.26 and 249.44 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 507.26 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/507.26 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 507.26 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 126,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,530.93/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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