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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.47, 582.71 and 364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.47, 582.71 and 364.71 is: 547.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.47 : 582.71 = 364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.47/582.71 = 364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.47x = 582.71 × 364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.47x = 212,518.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,518.34/388.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.07

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