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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.09, 507.83 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.09, 507.83 and 250.43 is: 345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.09 : 507.83 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.09/507.83 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.09x = 507.83 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.09x = 127,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,172.08/368.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.50

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