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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.48, 592.68 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.48, 592.68 and 251.12 is: 376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.48 : 592.68 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.48/592.68 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.48x = 592.68 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.48x = 148,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,833.80/395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.34

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