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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.32, 582.80 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.32, 582.80 and 373.60 is: 560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.32 : 582.80 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.32/582.80 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.32x = 582.80 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.32x = 217,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,734.08/388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.71

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