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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.28, 583.23 and 378.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.28, 583.23 and 378.05 is: 567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.28 : 583.23 = 378.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.28/583.23 = 378.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.28x = 583.23 × 378.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.28x = 220,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,487.19/388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.86

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