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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 491.82 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 491.82 and 251.37 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 491.82 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/491.82 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 491.82 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 123,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,628.79/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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