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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 583.20 and 307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 583.20 and 307.98 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 583.20 = 307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/583.20 = 307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 583.20 × 307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 179,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,613.94/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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