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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.96, 583.14 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.96, 583.14 and 368.76 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.96 : 583.14 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.96/583.14 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.96x = 583.14 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.96x = 215,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,038.71/387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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