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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 582.60 and 353.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 582.60 and 353.30 is: 529.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 582.60 = 353.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/582.60 = 353.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 582.60 × 353.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 205,832.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,832.58/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.95

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