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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.07, 581.43 and 272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.07, 581.43 and 272.29 is: 407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.07 : 581.43 = 272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.07/581.43 = 272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.07x = 581.43 × 272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.07x = 158,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,318.30/388.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.97

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