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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.02, 529.65 and 250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.02, 529.65 and 250.51 is: 375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.02 : 529.65 = 250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.02/529.65 = 250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.02x = 529.65 × 250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.02x = 132,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,682.62/353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.85

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