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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.94, 549.42 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.94, 549.42 and 251.29 is: 376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.94 : 549.42 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.94/549.42 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.94x = 549.42 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.94x = 138,063.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,063.75/366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.26

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