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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.74, 583.34 and 358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.74, 583.34 and 358.67 is: 538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.74 : 583.34 = 358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.74/583.34 = 358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.74x = 583.34 × 358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.74x = 209,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,222.94/388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.21

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