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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 584.01 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 584.01 and 308.21 is: 462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 584.01 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/584.01 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 584.01 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 179,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,994.80/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.95

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