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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 582.92 and 251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 582.92 and 251.33 is: 377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 582.92 = 251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/582.92 = 251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 582.92 × 251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 146,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,504.03/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.58

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