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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.87, 580.86 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.87, 580.86 and 250.71 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.87 : 580.86 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.87/580.86 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.87x = 580.86 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.87x = 145,627.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,627.41/387.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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