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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 539.56 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 539.56 and 251.12 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 539.56 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/539.56 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 539.56 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 135,494.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,494.31/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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