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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 583.13 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 583.13 and 251.46 is: 377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 583.13 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/583.13 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 583.13 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 146,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,634.50/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.06

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