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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 581.99 and 286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 581.99 and 286.04 is: 428.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 581.99 = 286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/581.99 = 286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 581.99 × 286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 166,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,468.08/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.79

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