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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 508.41 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 508.41 and 251.88 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 508.41 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/508.41 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 508.41 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 128,058.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,058.31/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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