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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.88, 582.18 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.88, 582.18 and 251.72 is: 376.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.88 : 582.18 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.88/582.18 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.88x = 582.18 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.88x = 146,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,546.35/388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.84

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