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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.45, 582.13 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.45, 582.13 and 301.88 is: 452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.45 : 582.13 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.45/582.13 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.45x = 582.13 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.45x = 175,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,733.40/388.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.40

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