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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 581.00 and 388.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 581.00 and 388.15 is: 532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 581.00 = 388.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/581.00 = 388.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 581.00 × 388.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 225,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,511.76/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.73

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