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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.98, 491.43 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.98, 491.43 and 251.29 is: 346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.98 : 491.43 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.98/491.43 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.98x = 491.43 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.98x = 123,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,491.44/355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.91

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