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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.99, 582.71 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.99, 582.71 and 234.45 is: 351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.99 : 582.71 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.99/582.71 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.99x = 582.71 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.99x = 136,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,616.36/388.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.21

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