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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 549.86 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 549.86 and 251.28 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 549.86 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/549.86 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 549.86 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 138,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,167.56/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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