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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.73, 509.79 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.73, 509.79 and 251.58 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.73 : 509.79 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.73/509.79 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.73x = 509.79 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.73x = 128,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,250.42/369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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