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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.62, 583.25 and 385.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.62, 583.25 and 385.58 is: 578.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.62 : 583.25 = 385.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.62/583.25 = 385.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.62x = 583.25 × 385.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.62x = 224,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,884.69/388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.68

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