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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 581.28 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 581.28 and 301.06 is: 450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 581.28 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/581.28 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 581.28 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 175,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,000.16/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.20

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