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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.66, 510.06 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.66, 510.06 and 251.73 is: 347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.66 : 510.06 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.66/510.06 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.66x = 510.06 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.66x = 128,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,397.40/369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.34

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