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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.42, 538.02 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.42, 538.02 and 251.14 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.42 : 538.02 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.42/538.02 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.42x = 538.02 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.42x = 135,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,118.34/359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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