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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 551.62 and 250.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 551.62 and 250.57 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 551.62 = 250.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/551.62 = 250.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 551.62 × 250.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 138,219.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,219.42/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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