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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.54, 591.81 and 251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.54, 591.81 and 251.17 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.54 : 591.81 = 251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.54/591.81 = 251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.54x = 591.81 × 251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.54x = 148,644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,644.92/394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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