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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.34 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.34 and 250.22 is: 375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.34 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.34 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.34 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 145,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,212.67/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.11

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