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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 509.46 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 509.46 and 251.18 is: 346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 509.46 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/509.46 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 509.46 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 127,963.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,963.62/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.83

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