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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.67, 1,403.51 and 251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.67, 1,403.51 and 251.67 is: 377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.67 : 1,403.51 = 251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.67/1,403.51 = 251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.67x = 1,403.51 × 251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.67x = 353,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,226.31/935.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.51

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