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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.73, 582.68 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.73, 582.68 and 251.87 is: 377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.73 : 582.68 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.73/582.68 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.73x = 582.68 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.73x = 146,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,755.44/388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.53

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