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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.45, 551.42 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.45, 551.42 and 251.84 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.45 : 551.42 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.45/551.42 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.45x = 551.42 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.45x = 138,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,869.61/367.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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