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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 499.59 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 499.59 and 251.55 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 499.59 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/499.59 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 499.59 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 125,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,671.86/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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