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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.26, 540.03 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.26, 540.03 and 251.34 is: 346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.26 : 540.03 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.26/540.03 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.26x = 540.03 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.26x = 135,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,731.14/391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.91

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