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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.87, 509.22 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.87, 509.22 and 251.46 is: 347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.87 : 509.22 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.87/509.22 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.87x = 509.22 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.87x = 128,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,048.46/368.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.14

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