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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.42, 581.73 and 306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.42, 581.73 and 306.70 is: 459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.42 : 581.73 = 306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.42/581.73 = 306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.42x = 581.73 × 306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.42x = 178,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,416.59/388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.34

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