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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 498.29 and 251.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 498.29 and 251.00 is: 345.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 498.29 = 251.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/498.29 = 251.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 498.29 × 251.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 125,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,067.04/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.77

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