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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.73, 580.98 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.73, 580.98 and 251.04 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.73 : 580.98 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.73/580.98 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.73x = 580.98 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.73x = 145,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,849.22/387.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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