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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.10, 439.62 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.10, 439.62 and 251.58 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.10 : 439.62 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.10/439.62 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.10x = 439.62 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.10x = 110,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,599.60/293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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