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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.70, 581.89 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.70, 581.89 and 251.35 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.70 : 581.89 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.70/581.89 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.70x = 581.89 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.70x = 146,258.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,258.05/388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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