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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.71, 582.55 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.71, 582.55 and 251.69 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 582.55 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/582.55 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 582.55 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 146,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,622.01/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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