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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 580.86 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 580.86 and 348.42 is: 521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 580.86 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/580.86 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 580.86 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 202,383.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,383.24/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.59

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