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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.27, 595.86 and 251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.27, 595.86 and 251.47 is: 377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.27 : 595.86 = 251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.27/595.86 = 251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.27x = 595.86 × 251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.27x = 149,840.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,840.91/397.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.18

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