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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.94, 580.77 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.94, 580.77 and 250.70 is: 375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.94 : 580.77 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.94/580.77 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.94x = 580.77 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.94x = 145,596.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,596.14/387.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.31

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