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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.96, 583.52 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.96, 583.52 and 339.76 is: 509.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.96 : 583.52 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.96/583.52 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.96x = 583.52 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.96x = 198,256.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,256.76/388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.71

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