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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.53, 541.36 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.53, 541.36 and 251.69 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.53 : 541.36 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.53/541.36 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.53x = 541.36 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.53x = 136,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,254.90/361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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