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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 539.97 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 539.97 and 251.94 is: 377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 539.97 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/539.97 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 539.97 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 136,040.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,040.04/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.01

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