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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.04, 581.82 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.04, 581.82 and 251.24 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.04 : 581.82 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.04/581.82 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.04x = 581.82 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.04x = 146,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,176.46/388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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