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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.84, 583.41 and 382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.84, 583.41 and 382.69 is: 574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.84 : 583.41 = 382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.84/583.41 = 382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.84x = 583.41 × 382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.84x = 223,266.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,266.63/388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.19

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