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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.50, 582.44 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.50, 582.44 and 372.52 is: 558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.50 : 582.44 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.50/582.44 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.50x = 582.44 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.50x = 216,973.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,973.15/388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.49

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