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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.46, 582.08 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.46, 582.08 and 311.02 is: 466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.46 : 582.08 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.46/582.08 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.46x = 582.08 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.46x = 181,035.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,035.51/388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.03

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