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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.51, 507.28 and 249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.51, 507.28 and 249.40 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.51 : 507.28 = 249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.51/507.28 = 249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.51x = 507.28 × 249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.51x = 126,515.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,515.63/367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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