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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.19, 581.68 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.19, 581.68 and 297.07 is: 445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.19 : 581.68 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.19/581.68 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.19x = 581.68 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.19x = 172,798.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,798.59/388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.14

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