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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.77, 582.23 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.77, 582.23 and 301.97 is: 452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.77 : 582.23 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.77/582.23 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.77x = 582.23 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.77x = 175,811.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,811.57/388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.23

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