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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.76, 581.04 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.76, 581.04 and 250.08 is: 375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.76 : 581.04 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.76/581.04 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.76x = 581.04 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.76x = 145,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,306.48/386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.70

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