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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 581.64 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 581.64 and 243.84 is: 365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 581.64 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/581.64 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 581.64 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 141,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,827.10/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.51

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