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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.37, 581.91 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.37, 581.91 and 251.28 is: 376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.37 : 581.91 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.37/581.91 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.37x = 581.91 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.37x = 146,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,222.34/388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.50

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