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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 591.30 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 591.30 and 388.80 is: 591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 591.30 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/591.30 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 591.30 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 229,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,897.44/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.30

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