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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.77, 582.94 and 286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.77, 582.94 and 286.30 is: 429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.77 : 582.94 = 286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.77/582.94 = 286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.77x = 582.94 × 286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.77x = 166,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,895.72/388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.29

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