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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.46, 531.61 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.46, 531.61 and 251.46 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.46 : 531.61 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.46/531.61 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.46x = 531.61 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.46x = 133,678.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,678.65/354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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