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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.04, 582.80 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.04, 582.80 and 370.76 is: 556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.04 : 582.80 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.04/582.80 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.04x = 582.80 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.04x = 216,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,074.16/388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.84

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