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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.45, 581.18 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.45, 581.18 and 387.45 is: 581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.45 : 581.18 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.45/581.18 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.45x = 581.18 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.45x = 225,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,176.25/387.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.18

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