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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.19, 581.38 and 251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.19, 581.38 and 251.05 is: 375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.19 : 581.38 = 251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.19/581.38 = 251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.19x = 581.38 × 251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.19x = 145,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,954.46/388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.98

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