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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 583.08 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 583.08 and 364.96 is: 547.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 583.08 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/583.08 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 583.08 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 212,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,800.88/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.44

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