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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.29, 376.09 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.29, 376.09 and 241.71 is: 361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.29 : 376.09 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.29/376.09 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.29x = 376.09 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.29x = 90,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,904.71/251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.75

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