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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.47, 531.78 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.47, 531.78 and 251.79 is: 377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.47 : 531.78 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.47/531.78 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.47x = 531.78 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.47x = 133,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,896.89/354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.74

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