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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.90, 581.85 and 250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.90, 581.85 and 250.61 is: 375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.90 : 581.85 = 250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.90/581.85 = 250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.90x = 581.85 × 250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.90x = 145,814.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,814.52/387.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.91

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