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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.85, 582.66 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.85, 582.66 and 302.67 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.85 : 582.66 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.85/582.66 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.85x = 582.66 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.85x = 176,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,353.70/388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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