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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.41, 581.81 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.41, 581.81 and 361.68 is: 541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.41 : 581.81 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.41/581.81 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.41x = 581.81 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.41x = 210,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,427.23/388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.77

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