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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.38, 579.89 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.38, 579.89 and 250.52 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.38 : 579.89 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.38/579.89 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.38x = 579.89 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.38x = 145,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,269.89/387.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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