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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.39, 582.72 and 234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.39, 582.72 and 234.42 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.39 : 582.72 = 234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.39/582.72 = 234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.39x = 582.72 × 234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.39x = 136,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,601.22/388.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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