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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.68, 530.63 and 251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.68, 530.63 and 251.17 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.68 : 530.63 = 251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.68/530.63 = 251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.68x = 530.63 × 251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.68x = 133,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,275.68/353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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