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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.11, 549.89 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.11, 549.89 and 251.01 is: 375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.11 : 549.89 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.11/549.89 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.11x = 549.89 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.11x = 138,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,027.58/367.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.98

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