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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.03, 581.13 and 306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.03, 581.13 and 306.33 is: 458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.03 : 581.13 = 306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.03/581.13 = 306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.03x = 581.13 × 306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.03x = 178,014.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,014.65/388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.77

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