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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.55, 583.13 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.55, 583.13 and 342.99 is: 514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.55 : 583.13 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.55/583.13 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.55x = 583.13 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.55x = 200,007.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,007.76/388.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.75

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