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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.11, 593.34 and 251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.11, 593.34 and 251.11 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.11 : 593.34 = 251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.11/593.34 = 251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.11x = 593.34 × 251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.11x = 148,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,992.35/396.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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