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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.91, 594.47 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.91, 594.47 and 388.62 is: 583.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.91 : 594.47 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.91/594.47 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.91x = 594.47 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.91x = 231,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,023.90/395.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.53

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