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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.13, 508.28 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.13, 508.28 and 251.49 is: 347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.13 : 508.28 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.13/508.28 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.13x = 508.28 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.13x = 127,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,827.34/368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.23

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