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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.98, 583.53 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.98, 583.53 and 348.60 is: 522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.98 : 583.53 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.98/583.53 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.98x = 583.53 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.98x = 203,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,418.56/388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.95

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