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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.51, 581.13 and 359.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.51, 581.13 and 359.35 is: 537.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.51 : 581.13 = 359.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.51/581.13 = 359.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.51x = 581.13 × 359.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.51x = 208,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,827.61/388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.51

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