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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.58, 580.80 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.58, 580.80 and 250.54 is: 375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.58 : 580.80 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.58/580.80 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.58x = 580.80 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.58x = 145,513.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,513.63/387.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.44

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