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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.78, 499.30 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.78, 499.30 and 251.62 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.78 : 499.30 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.78/499.30 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.78x = 499.30 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.78x = 125,633.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,633.87/361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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