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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.82, 581.97 and 297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.82, 581.97 and 297.02 is: 444.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.82 : 581.97 = 297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.82/581.97 = 297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.82x = 581.97 × 297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.82x = 172,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,856.73/388.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.57

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