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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.34, 539.90 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.34, 539.90 and 251.44 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.34 : 539.90 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.34/539.90 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.34x = 539.90 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.34x = 135,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,752.46/391.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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