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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.83, 530.94 and 251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.83, 530.94 and 251.77 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.83 : 530.94 = 251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.83/530.94 = 251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.83x = 530.94 × 251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.83x = 133,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,674.76/353.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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