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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.13, 580.89 and 296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.13, 580.89 and 296.30 is: 443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.13 : 580.89 = 296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.13/580.89 = 296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.13x = 580.89 × 296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.13x = 172,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,114.80/388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.45

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