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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 582.30 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 582.30 and 251.34 is: 377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 582.30 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/582.30 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 582.30 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 146,355.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,355.28/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.07

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