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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.12, 581.82 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.12, 581.82 and 366.64 is: 549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.12 : 581.82 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.12/581.82 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.12x = 581.82 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.12x = 213,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,318.48/388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.62

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