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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 539.58 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 539.58 and 251.71 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 539.58 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/539.58 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 539.58 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 135,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,817.68/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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