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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 499.06 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 499.06 and 251.35 is: 346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 499.06 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/499.06 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 499.06 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 125,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,440.60/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.45

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