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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 531.39 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 531.39 and 251.03 is: 376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 531.39 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/531.39 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 531.39 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 133,394.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,394.83/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.78

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