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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.40, 546.82 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.40, 546.82 and 251.48 is: 376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.40 : 546.82 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.40/546.82 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.40x = 546.82 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.40x = 137,514.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,514.29/365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.34

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