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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 500.18 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 500.18 and 251.51 is: 347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 500.18 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/500.18 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 500.18 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 125,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,796.51/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.44

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