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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 582.79 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 582.79 and 302.32 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 582.79 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/582.79 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 582.79 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 176,189.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,189.07/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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