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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 582.00 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 582.00 and 182.43 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 582.00 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/582.00 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 582.00 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 106,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,170.44/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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