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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 491.47 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 491.47 and 251.44 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 491.47 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/491.47 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 491.47 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 123,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,573.36/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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