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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.70, 582.85 and 292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.70, 582.85 and 292.31 is: 438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.70 : 582.85 = 292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.70/582.85 = 292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.70x = 582.85 × 292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.70x = 170,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,373.61/388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.31

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