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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 583.34 and 377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 583.34 and 377.01 is: 565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 583.34 = 377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/583.34 = 377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 583.34 × 377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 219,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,923.13/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.52

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