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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 579.45 and 366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 579.45 and 366.95 is: 547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 579.45 = 366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/579.45 = 366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 579.45 × 366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 212,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,627.34/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.99

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