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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.52, 582.42 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.52, 582.42 and 251.63 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.52 : 582.42 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.52/582.42 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.52x = 582.42 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.52x = 146,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,551.43/388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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