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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 551.40 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 551.40 and 251.96 is: 377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 551.40 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/551.40 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 551.40 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 138,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,927.04/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.73

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