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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 507.87 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 507.87 and 251.64 is: 347.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 507.87 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/507.87 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 507.87 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 127,800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,800.41/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.53

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