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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.27, 581.47 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.27, 581.47 and 301.47 is: 451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.27 : 581.47 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.27/581.47 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.27x = 581.47 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.27x = 175,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,295.76/388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.48

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