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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.20, 581.16 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.20, 581.16 and 297.36 is: 445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.20 : 581.16 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.20/581.16 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.20x = 581.16 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.20x = 172,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,813.74/388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.17

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