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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.30, 508.39 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.30, 508.39 and 250.88 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 508.39 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/508.39 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 508.39 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 127,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,544.88/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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