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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 582.90 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 582.90 and 368.96 is: 553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 582.90 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/582.90 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 582.90 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 215,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,062.49/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.48

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