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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.81, 583.35 and 380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.81, 583.35 and 380.62 is: 571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.81 : 583.35 = 380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.81/583.35 = 380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.81x = 583.35 × 380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.81x = 222,034.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,034.68/388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.06

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