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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.98, 582.42 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.98, 582.42 and 366.48 is: 548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.98 : 582.42 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.98/582.42 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.98x = 582.42 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.98x = 213,445.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,445.28/388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.73

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