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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 540.42 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 540.42 and 251.32 is: 376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 540.42 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/540.42 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 540.42 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 135,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,818.35/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.60

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