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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.81, 507.09 and 251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.81, 507.09 and 251.17 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.81 : 507.09 = 251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.81/507.09 = 251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.81x = 507.09 × 251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.81x = 127,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,365.80/367.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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