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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.74, 581.94 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.74, 581.94 and 250.36 is: 375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.74 : 581.94 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.74/581.94 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.74x = 581.94 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.74x = 145,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,694.50/387.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.75

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