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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 579.88 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 579.88 and 293.65 is: 438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 579.88 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/579.88 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 579.88 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 170,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,281.76/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.78

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