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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.53, 491.28 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.53, 491.28 and 251.73 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.53 : 491.28 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.53/491.28 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.53x = 491.28 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.53x = 123,670.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,670.71/356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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