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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.30, 550.65 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.30, 550.65 and 251.46 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.30 : 550.65 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.30/550.65 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.30x = 550.65 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.30x = 138,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,462.75/367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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