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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 582.32 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 582.32 and 379.10 is: 567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 582.32 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/582.32 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 582.32 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 220,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,757.51/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.98

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