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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 579.22 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 579.22 and 347.13 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 579.22 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/579.22 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 579.22 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 201,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,064.64/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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