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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.10, 531.05 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.10, 531.05 and 251.08 is: 376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.10 : 531.05 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.10/531.05 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.10x = 531.05 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.10x = 133,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,332.12/354.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.54

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