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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.07, 582.10 and 297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.07, 582.10 and 297.85 is: 446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.07 : 582.10 = 297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.07/582.10 = 297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.07x = 582.10 × 297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.07x = 173,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,379.43/388.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.78

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