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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.52, 549.86 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.52, 549.86 and 251.12 is: 376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.52 : 549.86 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.52/549.86 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.52x = 549.86 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.52x = 138,080.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,080.84/366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.73

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