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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.66, 582.99 and 364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.66, 582.99 and 364.90 is: 547.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.66 : 582.99 = 364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.66/582.99 = 364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.66x = 582.99 × 364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.66x = 212,730.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,730.23/388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.35

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