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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.09, 593.50 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.09, 593.50 and 251.50 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.09 : 593.50 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.09/593.50 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.09x = 593.50 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.09x = 149,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,265.25/396.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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