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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 548.42 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 548.42 and 251.06 is: 375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 548.42 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/548.42 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 548.42 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 137,686.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,686.33/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.70

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