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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 582.81 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 582.81 and 385.14 is: 577.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 582.81 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/582.81 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 582.81 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 224,463.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,463.44/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.95

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