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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.09, 549.65 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.09, 549.65 and 251.35 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.09 : 549.65 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.09/549.65 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.09x = 549.65 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.09x = 138,153.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,153.78/367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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