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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 581.58 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 581.58 and 205.01 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 581.58 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/581.58 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 581.58 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 119,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,229.72/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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