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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.77, 583.38 and 215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.77, 583.38 and 215.55 is: 323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.77 : 583.38 = 215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.77/583.38 = 215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.77x = 583.38 × 215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.77x = 125,747.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,747.56/388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.45

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