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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 508.64 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 508.64 and 250.38 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 508.64 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/508.64 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 508.64 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 127,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,352.03/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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