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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.15, 509.22 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.15, 509.22 and 250.95 is: 346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.15 : 509.22 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.15/509.22 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.15x = 509.22 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.15x = 127,788.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,788.76/369.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.17

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