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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 583.11 and 250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 583.11 and 250.13 is: 375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 583.11 = 250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/583.11 = 250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 583.11 × 250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 145,854.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,854.76/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.00

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