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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.06, 539.49 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.06, 539.49 and 251.13 is: 346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.06 : 539.49 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.06/539.49 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.06x = 539.49 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.06x = 135,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,482.12/391.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.45

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