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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 491.86 and 251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 491.86 and 251.65 is: 347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 491.86 = 251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/491.86 = 251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 491.86 × 251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 123,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,772.85/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.15

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