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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.90, 530.03 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.90, 530.03 and 251.28 is: 376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.90 : 530.03 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.90/530.03 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.90x = 530.03 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.90x = 133,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,186.57/353.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.34

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