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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.24, 582.90 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.24, 582.90 and 251.08 is: 376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.24 : 582.90 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.24/582.90 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.24x = 582.90 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.24x = 146,354.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,354.53/388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.97

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