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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 581.04 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 581.04 and 306.72 is: 459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 581.04 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/581.04 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 581.04 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 178,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,216.59/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.01

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