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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.61, 580.70 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.61, 580.70 and 250.31 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.61 : 580.70 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.61/580.70 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.61x = 580.70 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.61x = 145,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,357.09/387.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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