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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.28, 491.53 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.28, 491.53 and 251.38 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.28 : 491.53 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.28/491.53 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.28x = 491.53 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.28x = 123,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,560.81/356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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