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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.98, 582.93 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.98, 582.93 and 251.96 is: 377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.98 : 582.93 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.98/582.93 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.98x = 582.93 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.98x = 146,872.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,872.13/388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.58

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