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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 585.88 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 585.88 and 372.25 is: 561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 585.88 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/585.88 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 585.88 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 218,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,093.83/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.06

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