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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.62, 583.47 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.62, 583.47 and 356.22 is: 534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.62 : 583.47 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.62/583.47 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.62x = 583.47 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.62x = 207,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,843.68/388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.82

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