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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 584.40 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 584.40 and 367.20 is: 551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 584.40 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/584.40 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 584.40 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 214,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,591.68/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.93

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