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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.23, 531.53 and 251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.23, 531.53 and 251.30 is: 377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.23 : 531.53 = 251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.23/531.53 = 251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.23x = 531.53 × 251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.23x = 133,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,569.57/354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.08

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