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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 499.23 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 499.23 and 251.19 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 499.23 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/499.23 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 499.23 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 125,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,401.58/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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