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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.32, 581.66 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.32, 581.66 and 241.58 is: 361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.32 : 581.66 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.32/581.66 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.32x = 581.66 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.32x = 140,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,517.42/388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.86

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