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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.45, 539.36 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.45, 539.36 and 251.03 is: 376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.45 : 539.36 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.45/539.36 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.45x = 539.36 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.45x = 135,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,393.47/359.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.67

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