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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 551.09 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 551.09 and 251.68 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 551.09 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/551.09 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 551.09 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 138,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,697.01/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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