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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.70, 583.04 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.70, 583.04 and 366.16 is: 549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.70 : 583.04 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.70/583.04 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.70x = 583.04 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.70x = 213,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,485.93/388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.23

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