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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.45, 582.09 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.45, 582.09 and 290.48 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.45 : 582.09 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.45/582.09 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.45x = 582.09 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.45x = 169,082.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,082.52/388.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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