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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 581.38 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 581.38 and 251.52 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 581.38 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/581.38 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 581.38 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 146,228.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,228.70/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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