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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 582.85 and 362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 582.85 and 362.78 is: 544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 582.85 = 362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/582.85 = 362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 582.85 × 362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 211,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,444.01/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.40

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