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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 548.98 and 251.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 548.98 and 251.00 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 548.98 = 251.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/548.98 = 251.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 548.98 × 251.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 137,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,792.67/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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