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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.96, 582 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.96, 582 and 182.52 is: 273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.96 : 582 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.96/582 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.96x = 582 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.96x = 106,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,226.64/387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.81

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