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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 549.60 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 549.60 and 251.16 is: 375.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 549.60 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/549.60 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 549.60 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 138,037.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,037.54/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.86

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