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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.59, 586.53 and 388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.59, 586.53 and 388.59 is: 586.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.59 : 586.53 = 388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.59/586.53 = 388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.59x = 586.53 × 388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.59x = 227,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,919.69/388.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.53

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