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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.11, 580.43 and 345.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.11, 580.43 and 345.05 is: 516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.11 : 580.43 = 345.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.11/580.43 = 345.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.11x = 580.43 × 345.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.11x = 200,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,272.74/388.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.02

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