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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 509.25 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 509.25 and 251.02 is: 346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 509.25 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/509.25 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 509.25 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 127,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,832.83/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.62

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