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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 582.29 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 582.29 and 377.31 is: 564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 582.29 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/582.29 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 582.29 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 219,703.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,703.84/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.99

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