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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.52, 532.14 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.52, 532.14 and 251.56 is: 377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.52 : 532.14 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.52/532.14 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.52x = 532.14 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.52x = 133,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,865.14/354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.60

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