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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.98, 584.19 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.98, 584.19 and 308.34 is: 463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.98 : 584.19 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.98/584.19 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.98x = 584.19 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.98x = 180,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,129.14/388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.08

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