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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.28, 579.17 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.28, 579.17 and 344.52 is: 513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.28 : 579.17 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.28/579.17 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.28x = 579.17 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.28x = 199,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,535.65/388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.90

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