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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.76, 584.40 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.76, 584.40 and 360.20 is: 541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.76 : 584.40 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.76/584.40 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.76x = 584.40 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.76x = 210,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,500.88/388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.47

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