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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 552.06 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 552.06 and 251.68 is: 377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 552.06 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/552.06 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 552.06 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 138,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,942.46/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.50

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