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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.48, 583.48 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.48, 583.48 and 301.99 is: 453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.48 : 583.48 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.48/583.48 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.48x = 583.48 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.48x = 176,205.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,205.13/388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.58

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