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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.63, 583.14 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.63, 583.14 and 366.22 is: 549.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.63 : 583.14 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.63/583.14 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.63x = 583.14 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.63x = 213,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,557.45/388.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.52

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