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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.54, 583.05 and 351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.54, 583.05 and 351.82 is: 527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.54 : 583.05 = 351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.54/583.05 = 351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.54x = 583.05 × 351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.54x = 205,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,128.65/388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.95

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