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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 582.36 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 582.36 and 307.44 is: 460.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 582.36 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/582.36 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 582.36 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 179,040.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,040.76/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.42

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