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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 507.66 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 507.66 and 251.57 is: 346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 507.66 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/507.66 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 507.66 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 127,712.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,712.03/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.97

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