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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.31, 581.92 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.31, 581.92 and 301.24 is: 451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.31 : 581.92 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.31/581.92 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.31x = 581.92 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.31x = 175,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,298.68/388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.44

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