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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.82, 510.01 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.82, 510.01 and 251.74 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.82 : 510.01 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.82/510.01 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.82x = 510.01 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.82x = 128,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,389.92/369.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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