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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.32, 581.84 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.32, 581.84 and 344.88 is: 516.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.32 : 581.84 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.32/581.84 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.32x = 581.84 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.32x = 200,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,664.98/388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.75

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