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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 499.74 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 499.74 and 251.80 is: 347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 499.74 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/499.74 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 499.74 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 125,834.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,834.53/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.30

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