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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 492.18 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 492.18 and 251.74 is: 347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 492.18 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/492.18 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 492.18 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 123,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,901.06/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.65

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