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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.13, 532.09 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.13, 532.09 and 251.90 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.13 : 532.09 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.13/532.09 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.13x = 532.09 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.13x = 134,033.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,033.47/355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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