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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.64, 582.84 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.64, 582.84 and 251.84 is: 377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.64 : 582.84 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.64/582.84 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.64x = 582.84 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.64x = 146,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,782.43/388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.68

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