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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.55, 551.02 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.55, 551.02 and 251.71 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.55 : 551.02 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.55/551.02 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.55x = 551.02 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.55x = 138,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,694.49/367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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