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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.85, 532.17 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.85, 532.17 and 251.83 is: 377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.85 : 532.17 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.85/532.17 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.85x = 532.17 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.85x = 134,013.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,013.71/354.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.67

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