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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.14, 507.80 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.14, 507.80 and 251.50 is: 346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.14 : 507.80 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.14/507.80 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.14x = 507.80 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.14x = 127,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,711.70/368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.91

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