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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.65, 539.88 and 251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.65, 539.88 and 251.65 is: 377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.65 : 539.88 = 251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.65/539.88 = 251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.65x = 539.88 × 251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.65x = 135,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,860.80/359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.76

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