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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 580.49 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 580.49 and 342.76 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 580.49 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/580.49 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 580.49 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 198,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,971.13/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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