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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 582.29 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 582.29 and 349.41 is: 524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 582.29 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/582.29 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 582.29 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 203,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,457.95/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.19

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