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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.11, 581.70 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.11, 581.70 and 296.52 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.11 : 581.70 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.11/581.70 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.11x = 581.70 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.11x = 172,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,485.68/388.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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