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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.81, 582.63 and 345.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.81, 582.63 and 345.34 is: 517.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.81 : 582.63 = 345.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.81/582.63 = 345.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.81x = 582.63 × 345.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.81x = 201,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,205.44/388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.49

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