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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.82, 499.49 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.82, 499.49 and 251.10 is: 346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.82 : 499.49 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.82/499.49 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.82x = 499.49 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.82x = 125,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,421.94/361.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.64

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