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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 582.13 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 582.13 and 310.68 is: 466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 582.13 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/582.13 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 582.13 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 180,856.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,856.05/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.03

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