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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 583.70 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 583.70 and 365.04 is: 547.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 583.70 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/583.70 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 583.70 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 213,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,072.02/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.83

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