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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.54, 499.04 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.54, 499.04 and 251.16 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.54 : 499.04 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.54/499.04 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.54x = 499.04 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.54x = 125,338.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,338.89/361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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