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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 548.97 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 548.97 and 251.10 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 548.97 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/548.97 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 548.97 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 137,846.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,846.37/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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