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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.22, 582.39 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.22, 582.39 and 347.85 is: 521.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.22 : 582.39 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.22/582.39 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.22x = 582.39 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.22x = 202,584.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,584.36/388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.84

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