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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.58, 582.87 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.58, 582.87 and 297.44 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.58 : 582.87 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.58/582.87 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.58x = 582.87 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.58x = 173,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,368.85/388.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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