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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.20, 582.30 and 384.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.20, 582.30 and 384.15 is: 576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.20 : 582.30 = 384.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.20/582.30 = 384.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.20x = 582.30 × 384.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.20x = 223,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,690.55/388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.23

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