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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.85, 507.66 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.85, 507.66 and 251.57 is: 347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.85 : 507.66 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.85/507.66 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.85x = 507.66 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.85x = 127,712.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,712.03/367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.19

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