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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.97, 581.57 and 251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.97, 581.57 and 251.11 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.97 : 581.57 = 251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.97/581.57 = 251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.97x = 581.57 × 251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.97x = 146,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,035.33/387.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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