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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.24, 539.94 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.24, 539.94 and 251.56 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.24 : 539.94 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.24/539.94 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.24x = 539.94 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.24x = 135,827.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,827.31/391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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