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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 526.40 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 526.40 and 251.03 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 526.40 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/526.40 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 526.40 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 132,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,138.30/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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