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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.59, 579.86 and 354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.59, 579.86 and 354.09 is: 528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.59 : 579.86 = 354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.59/579.86 = 354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.59x = 579.86 × 354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.59x = 205,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,320.86/388.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.37

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