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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 581.76 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 581.76 and 285.24 is: 427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 581.76 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/581.76 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 581.76 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 165,941.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,941.22/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.60

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