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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.26, 592.40 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.26, 592.40 and 251.02 is: 376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.26 : 592.40 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.26/592.40 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.26x = 592.40 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.26x = 148,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,704.25/395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.22

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