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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.68, 593.94 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.68, 593.94 and 251.96 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.68 : 593.94 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.68/593.94 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.68x = 593.94 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.68x = 149,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,649.12/396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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