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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.48, 528.89 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.48, 528.89 and 251.01 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.48 : 528.89 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.48/528.89 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.48x = 528.89 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.48x = 132,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,755.42/353.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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