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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.27, 581.56 and 250.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.27, 581.56 and 250.87 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.27 : 581.56 = 250.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.27/581.56 = 250.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.27x = 581.56 × 250.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.27x = 145,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,895.96/388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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