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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 549.80 and 251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 549.80 and 251.42 is: 376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 549.80 = 251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/549.80 = 251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 549.80 × 251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 138,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,226.71/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.73

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