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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 582.17 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 582.17 and 377.79 is: 565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 582.17 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/582.17 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 582.17 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 219,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,938.00/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.80

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