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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.21, 582.45 and 347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.21, 582.45 and 347.38 is: 521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.21 : 582.45 = 347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.21/582.45 = 347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.21x = 582.45 × 347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.21x = 202,331.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,331.48/388.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.19

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