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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 580.28 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 580.28 and 250.44 is: 375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 580.28 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/580.28 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 580.28 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 145,325.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,325.32/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.38

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