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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.70, 582.01 and 304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.70, 582.01 and 304.47 is: 455.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.70 : 582.01 = 304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.70/582.01 = 304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.70x = 582.01 × 304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.70x = 177,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,204.58/388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.89

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