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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 582.32 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 582.32 and 251.51 is: 377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 582.32 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/582.32 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 582.32 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 146,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,457.02/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.08

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