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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.99, 507.95 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.99, 507.95 and 250.14 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.99 : 507.95 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.99/507.95 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.99x = 507.95 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.99x = 127,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,058.61/367.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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