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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 579.57 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 579.57 and 347.37 is: 518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 579.57 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/579.57 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 579.57 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 201,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,325.23/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.37

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