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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.30, 583.08 and 368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.30, 583.08 and 368.81 is: 553.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.30 : 583.08 = 368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.30/583.08 = 368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.30x = 583.08 × 368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.30x = 215,045.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,045.73/388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.81

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