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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.53, 583.56 and 342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.53, 583.56 and 342.36 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.53 : 583.56 = 342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.53/583.56 = 342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.53x = 583.56 × 342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.53x = 199,787.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,787.60/388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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