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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.22, 581.92 and 296.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.22, 581.92 and 296.69 is: 444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.22 : 581.92 = 296.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.22/581.92 = 296.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.22x = 581.92 × 296.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.22x = 172,646.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,646.19/388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.72

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