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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.86, 549.99 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.86, 549.99 and 251.01 is: 376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.86 : 549.99 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.86/549.99 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.86x = 549.99 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.86x = 138,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,052.99/366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.31

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