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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.63, 508.37 and 250.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.63, 508.37 and 250.78 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.63 : 508.37 = 250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.63/508.37 = 250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.63x = 508.37 × 250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.63x = 127,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,489.03/368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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