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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.28, 582.30 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.28, 582.30 and 302.88 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.28 : 582.30 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.28/582.30 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.28x = 582.30 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.28x = 176,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,367.02/389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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