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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.71, 583.35 and 301.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.71, 583.35 and 301.83 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 583.35 = 301.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/583.35 = 301.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 583.35 × 301.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 176,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,072.53/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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