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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.60, 583.00 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.60, 583.00 and 354.24 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.60 : 583.00 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.60/583.00 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.60x = 583.00 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.60x = 206,521.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,521.03/388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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