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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.72, 507.45 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.72, 507.45 and 251.28 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.72 : 507.45 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.72/507.45 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.72x = 507.45 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.72x = 127,512.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,512.04/367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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