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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 582.63 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 582.63 and 374.50 is: 561.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 582.63 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/582.63 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 582.63 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 218,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,194.94/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.12

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