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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.34, 580.29 and 295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.34, 580.29 and 295.28 is: 441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.34 : 580.29 = 295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.34/580.29 = 295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.34x = 580.29 × 295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.34x = 171,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,348.03/388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.23

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