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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.60, 581.42 and 250.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.60, 581.42 and 250.39 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.60 : 581.42 = 250.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.60/581.42 = 250.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.60x = 581.42 × 250.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.60x = 145,581.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,581.75/387.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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