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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.44, 550.14 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.44, 550.14 and 251.64 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.44 : 550.14 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.44/550.14 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.44x = 550.14 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.44x = 138,437.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,437.23/367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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