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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.62, 582.12 and 296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.62, 582.12 and 296.22 is: 443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.62 : 582.12 = 296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.62/582.12 = 296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.62x = 582.12 × 296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.62x = 172,435.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,435.59/388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.71

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