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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 508.29 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 508.29 and 250.33 is: 345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 508.29 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/508.29 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 508.29 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 127,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,239.23/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.73

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