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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 582 and 367.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 582 and 367.67 is: 550.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 582 = 367.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/582 = 367.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 582 × 367.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 213,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,981.03/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.94

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