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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 582.30 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 582.30 and 302.04 is: 452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 582.30 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/582.30 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 582.30 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 175,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,877.89/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.29

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