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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.13, 581.67 and 257.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.13, 581.67 and 257.93 is: 386.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.13 : 581.67 = 257.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.13/581.67 = 257.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.13x = 581.67 × 257.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.13x = 150,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,030.14/388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.55

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