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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 492.29 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 492.29 and 251.71 is: 347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 492.29 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/492.29 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 492.29 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 123,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,913.06/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.36

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