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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.74, 508.77 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.74, 508.77 and 250.82 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.74 : 508.77 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.74/508.77 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.74x = 508.77 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.74x = 127,609.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,609.69/368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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