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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 581.83 and 371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 581.83 and 371.91 is: 557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 581.83 = 371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/581.83 = 371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 581.83 × 371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 216,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,388.40/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.16

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