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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 531.90 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 531.90 and 251.60 is: 377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 531.90 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/531.90 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 531.90 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 133,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,823.38/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.97

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