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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.55, 530.42 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.55, 530.42 and 251.04 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.55 : 530.42 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.55/530.42 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.55x = 530.42 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.55x = 133,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,155.38/353.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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