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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.74, 510.15 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.74, 510.15 and 251.82 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.74 : 510.15 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.74/510.15 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.74x = 510.15 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.74x = 128,465.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,465.97/369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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