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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.35, 499.77 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.35, 499.77 and 251.86 is: 347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.35 : 499.77 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.35/499.77 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.35x = 499.77 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.35x = 125,872.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,872.07/362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.38

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