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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.01, 531.38 and 251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.01, 531.38 and 251.41 is: 377.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.01 : 531.38 = 251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.01/531.38 = 251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.01x = 531.38 × 251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.01x = 133,592.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,592.99/354.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.37

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