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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.00, 581.05 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.00, 581.05 and 374.03 is: 560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.00 : 581.05 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.00/581.05 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.00x = 581.05 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.00x = 217,325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,325.36/388.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.12

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