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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.48, 538.26 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.48, 538.26 and 251.32 is: 376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.48 : 538.26 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.48/538.26 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.48x = 538.26 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.48x = 135,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,275.50/359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.31

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