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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.65, 583.22 and 363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.65, 583.22 and 363.03 is: 544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.65 : 583.22 = 363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.65/583.22 = 363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.65x = 583.22 × 363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.65x = 211,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,726.36/388.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.78

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