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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.45, 500.42 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.45, 500.42 and 251.89 is: 347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.45 : 500.42 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.45/500.42 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.45x = 500.42 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.45x = 126,048.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,048.28/362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.76

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