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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 593.13 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 593.13 and 251.25 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 593.13 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/593.13 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 593.13 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 149,023.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,023.91/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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