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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.74, 582 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.74, 582 and 250.88 is: 376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.74 : 582 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.74/582 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.74x = 582 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.74x = 146,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,012.16/387.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.57

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