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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.55, 581.63 and 341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.55, 581.63 and 341.99 is: 513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.55 : 581.63 = 341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.55/581.63 = 341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.55x = 581.63 × 341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.55x = 198,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,911.64/387.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.25

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