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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.97, 585.56 and 354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.97, 585.56 and 354.95 is: 534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.97 : 585.56 = 354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.97/585.56 = 354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.97x = 585.56 × 354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.97x = 207,844.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,844.52/388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.35

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