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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 583.60 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 583.60 and 301.99 is: 453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 583.60 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/583.60 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 583.60 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 176,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,241.36/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.23

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