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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 592.56 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 592.56 and 388.32 is: 581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 592.56 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/592.56 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 592.56 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 230,102.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,102.90/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.77

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