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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.12, 581.78 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.12, 581.78 and 251.44 is: 376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.12 : 581.78 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.12/581.78 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.12x = 581.78 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.12x = 146,282.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,282.76/388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.90

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