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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.71, 581.84 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.71, 581.84 and 301.25 is: 452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.71 : 581.84 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.71/581.84 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.71x = 581.84 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.71x = 175,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,274.88/387.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.08

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