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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.62, 501.78 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.62, 501.78 and 251.70 is: 347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.62 : 501.78 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.62/501.78 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.62x = 501.78 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.62x = 126,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,298.03/363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.34

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