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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.66, 580.21 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.66, 580.21 and 375.16 is: 560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.66 : 580.21 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.66/580.21 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.66x = 580.21 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.66x = 217,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,671.58/388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.06

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