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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.94, 1,487.80 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.94, 1,487.80 and 251.55 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.94 : 1,487.80 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.94/1,487.80 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.94x = 1,487.80 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.94x = 374,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,256.40/991.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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