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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 457.89 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 457.89 and 251.63 is: 375.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 457.89 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/457.89 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 457.89 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 115,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,218.86/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.99

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