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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.88, 604.32 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.88, 604.32 and 388.48 is: 582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.88 : 604.32 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.88/604.32 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.88x = 604.32 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.88x = 234,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,766.23/402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.72

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