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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.84, 581.41 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.84, 581.41 and 250.48 is: 375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.84 : 581.41 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.84/581.41 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.84x = 581.41 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.84x = 145,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,631.58/387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.49

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