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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.29, 581.58 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.29, 581.58 and 250.90 is: 375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.29 : 581.58 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.29/581.58 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.29x = 581.58 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.29x = 145,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,916.97/388.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.79

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