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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.18, 579.83 and 384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.18, 579.83 and 384.94 is: 574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.18 : 579.83 = 384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.18/579.83 = 384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.18x = 579.83 × 384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.18x = 223,199.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,199.76/388.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.99

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