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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 500.21 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 500.21 and 251.83 is: 347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 500.21 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/500.21 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 500.21 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 125,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,965.38/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.47

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