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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.53, 581.88 and 306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.53, 581.88 and 306.83 is: 459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.53 : 581.88 = 306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.53/581.88 = 306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.53x = 581.88 × 306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.53x = 178,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,535.33/388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.51

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