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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.04, 581.73 and 346.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.04, 581.73 and 346.43 is: 519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.04 : 581.73 = 346.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.04/581.73 = 346.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.04x = 581.73 × 346.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.04x = 201,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,527.56/388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.35

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