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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.10, 582.83 and 372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.10, 582.83 and 372.15 is: 558.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.10 : 582.83 = 372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.10/582.83 = 372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.10x = 582.83 × 372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.10x = 216,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,900.18/388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.88

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