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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.11, 553.12 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.11, 553.12 and 251.57 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.11 : 553.12 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.11/553.12 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.11x = 553.12 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.11x = 139,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,148.40/369.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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