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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.15, 581.68 and 291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.15, 581.68 and 291.85 is: 437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.15 : 581.68 = 291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.15/581.68 = 291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.15x = 581.68 × 291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.15x = 169,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,763.31/388.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.37

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