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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.35, 581.76 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.35, 581.76 and 251.73 is: 377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.35 : 581.76 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.35/581.76 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.35x = 581.76 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.35x = 146,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,446.44/388.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.10

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