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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.34, 582.66 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.34, 582.66 and 382.19 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.34 : 582.66 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.34/582.66 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.34x = 582.66 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.34x = 222,688.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,688.28/388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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