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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 581.40 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 581.40 and 250.86 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 581.40 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/581.40 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 581.40 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 145,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,848.75/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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