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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 547.70 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 547.70 and 251 is: 376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 547.70 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/547.70 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 547.70 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 137,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,472.70/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.72

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