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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 584.88 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 584.88 and 386.88 is: 584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 584.88 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/584.88 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 584.88 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 226,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,278.37/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.88

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