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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 550.77 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 550.77 and 251.71 is: 376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 550.77 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/550.77 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 550.77 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 138,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,634.12/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.68

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