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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.76, 581.29 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.76, 581.29 and 250.84 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.76 : 581.29 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.76/581.29 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.76x = 581.29 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.76x = 145,811.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,811.10/387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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