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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 579.87 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 579.87 and 306 is: 457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 579.87 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/579.87 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 579.87 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 177,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,440.22/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.31

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