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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.07, 581.63 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.07, 581.63 and 297.14 is: 445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.07 : 581.63 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.07/581.63 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.07x = 581.63 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.07x = 172,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,825.51/388.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.35

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