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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.00, 507.99 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.00, 507.99 and 249.92 is: 344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.00 : 507.99 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.00/507.99 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.00x = 507.99 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.00x = 126,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,953.38/368.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.98

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