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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 582.56 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 582.56 and 203.07 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 582.56 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/582.56 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 582.56 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 118,302.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,302.39/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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