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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.88, 582 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.88, 582 and 182.32 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.88 : 582 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.88/582 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.88x = 582 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.88x = 106,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,110.24/387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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