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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.18, 582.54 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.18, 582.54 and 340.12 is: 510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.18 : 582.54 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.18/582.54 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.18x = 582.54 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.18x = 198,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,133.50/388.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.42

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