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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.63, 441.52 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.63, 441.52 and 251.83 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.63 : 441.52 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.63/441.52 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.63x = 441.52 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.63x = 111,187.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,187.98/295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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