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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 579.75 and 355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 579.75 and 355.94 is: 531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 579.75 = 355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/579.75 = 355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 579.75 × 355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 206,353.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,353.32/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.29

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