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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 507.90 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 507.90 and 251.64 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 507.90 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/507.90 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 507.90 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 127,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,807.96/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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