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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.52, 744.45 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.52, 744.45 and 388.17 is: 580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.52 : 744.45 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.52/744.45 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.52x = 744.45 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.52x = 288,973.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,973.16/497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.83

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