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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.54, 532.14 and 251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.54, 532.14 and 251.53 is: 377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.54 : 532.14 = 251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.54/532.14 = 251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.54x = 532.14 × 251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.54x = 133,849.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,849.17/354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.53

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