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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.63, 531.35 and 251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.63, 531.35 and 251.41 is: 376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.63 : 531.35 = 251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.63/531.35 = 251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.63x = 531.35 × 251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.63x = 133,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,585.45/354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.69

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