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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.60, 580.95 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.60, 580.95 and 250.92 is: 376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.60 : 580.95 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.60/580.95 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.60x = 580.95 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.60x = 145,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,771.97/387.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.09

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