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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 580.56 and 354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 580.56 and 354.90 is: 529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 580.56 = 354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/580.56 = 354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 580.56 × 354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 206,040.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,040.74/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.78

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