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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.98, 579.86 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.98, 579.86 and 250.29 is: 375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.98 : 579.86 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.98/579.86 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.98x = 579.86 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.98x = 145,132.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,132.85/386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.04

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