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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.53, 582.37 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.53, 582.37 and 251.86 is: 377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.53 : 582.37 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.53/582.37 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.53x = 582.37 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.53x = 146,675.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,675.71/388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.51

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