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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 581.88 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 581.88 and 367.92 is: 550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 581.88 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/581.88 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 581.88 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 214,085.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,085.29/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.97

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