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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.19, 508.43 and 250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.19, 508.43 and 250.61 is: 346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.19 : 508.43 = 250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.19/508.43 = 250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.19x = 508.43 × 250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.19x = 127,415.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,415.73/368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.06

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