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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.59, 586.01 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.59, 586.01 and 251.64 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.59 : 586.01 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.59/586.01 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.59x = 586.01 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.59x = 147,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,463.56/390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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