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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 582.39 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 582.39 and 385.02 is: 577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 582.39 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/582.39 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 582.39 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 224,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,231.80/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.83

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