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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.83, 583.89 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.83, 583.89 and 371.52 is: 557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.83 : 583.89 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.83/583.89 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.83x = 583.89 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.83x = 216,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,926.81/388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.90

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