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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.60, 582.29 and 312.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.60, 582.29 and 312.05 is: 467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.60 : 582.29 = 312.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.60/582.29 = 312.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.60x = 582.29 × 312.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.60x = 181,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,704.66/388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.59

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