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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 532.08 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 532.08 and 251.91 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 532.08 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/532.08 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 532.08 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 134,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,036.27/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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