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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.59, 607.82 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.59, 607.82 and 388.20 is: 583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.59 : 607.82 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.59/607.82 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.59x = 607.82 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.59x = 235,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,955.72/404.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.20

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