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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.81, 491.54 and 251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.81, 491.54 and 251.78 is: 346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.81 : 491.54 = 251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.81/491.54 = 251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.81x = 491.54 × 251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.81x = 123,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,756.22/356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.85

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