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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.58, 582.88 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.58, 582.88 and 372.38 is: 558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.58 : 582.88 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.58/582.88 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.58x = 582.88 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.58x = 217,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,052.85/388.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.58

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