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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 582.12 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 582.12 and 296.94 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 582.12 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/582.12 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 582.12 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 172,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,854.71/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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