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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.96, 582.66 and 286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.96, 582.66 and 286.48 is: 429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.96 : 582.66 = 286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.96/582.66 = 286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.96x = 582.66 × 286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.96x = 166,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,920.44/388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.15

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