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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.76, 583.13 and 369.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.76, 583.13 and 369.29 is: 553.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.76 : 583.13 = 369.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.76/583.13 = 369.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.76x = 583.13 × 369.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.76x = 215,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,346.46/388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.94

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