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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.17, 581.81 and 318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.17, 581.81 and 318.92 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.17 : 581.81 = 318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.17/581.81 = 318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.17x = 581.81 × 318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.17x = 185,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,546.34/388.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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