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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.59, 585.93 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.59, 585.93 and 251.88 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.59 : 585.93 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.59/585.93 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.59x = 585.93 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.59x = 147,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,582.80/390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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