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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.97, 550.82 and 251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.97, 550.82 and 251.59 is: 377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.97 : 550.82 = 251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.97/550.82 = 251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.97x = 550.82 × 251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.97x = 138,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,580.80/366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.64

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