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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 583.88 and 378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 583.88 and 378.48 is: 568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 583.88 = 378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/583.88 = 378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 583.88 × 378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 220,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,986.90/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.50

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