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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 592.98 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 592.98 and 251.38 is: 376.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 592.98 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/592.98 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 592.98 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 149,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,063.31/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.84

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