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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.54, 498.72 and 251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.54, 498.72 and 251.11 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.54 : 498.72 = 251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.54/498.72 = 251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.54x = 498.72 × 251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.54x = 125,233.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,233.58/361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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