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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.88, 583.32 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.88, 583.32 and 298.16 is: 447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.88 : 583.32 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.88/583.32 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.88x = 583.32 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.88x = 173,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,922.69/388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.24

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