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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 577.80 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 577.80 and 382.86 is: 568.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 577.80 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/577.80 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 577.80 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 221,216.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,216.51/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.97

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