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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 581.88 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 581.88 and 378.36 is: 566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 581.88 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/581.88 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 581.88 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 220,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,160.12/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.26

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