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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.60, 581.55 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.60, 581.55 and 356.20 is: 533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.60 : 581.55 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.60/581.55 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.60x = 581.55 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.60x = 207,148.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,148.11/388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.06

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