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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.69, 538.72 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.69, 538.72 and 251.96 is: 377.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.69 : 538.72 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.69/538.72 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.69x = 538.72 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.69x = 135,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,732.57/359.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.37

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