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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 582.71 and 251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 582.71 and 251.36 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 582.71 = 251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/582.71 = 251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 582.71 × 251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 146,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,467.70/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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