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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.90, 509.48 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.90, 509.48 and 251.40 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.90 : 509.48 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.90/509.48 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.90x = 509.48 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.90x = 128,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,082.02/368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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