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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.37, 538.25 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.37, 538.25 and 251.64 is: 376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.37 : 538.25 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.37/538.25 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.37x = 538.25 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.37x = 135,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,446.26/359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.90

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