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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.29, 581.48 and 381.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.29, 581.48 and 381.61 is: 571.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.29 : 581.48 = 381.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.29/581.48 = 381.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.29x = 581.48 × 381.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.29x = 221,898.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,898.83/388.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.47

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