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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 583.72 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 583.72 and 251.86 is: 377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 583.72 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/583.72 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 583.72 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 147,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,015.72/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.78

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