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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.42, 582.22 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.42, 582.22 and 251.56 is: 377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.42 : 582.22 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.42/582.22 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.42x = 582.22 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.42x = 146,463.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,463.26/388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.07

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