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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.34, 583.86 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.34, 583.86 and 308.18 is: 463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.34 : 583.86 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.34/583.86 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.34x = 583.86 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.34x = 179,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,933.97/388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.34

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