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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 493.47 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 493.47 and 251.27 is: 346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 493.47 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/493.47 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 493.47 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 123,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,994.21/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.90

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