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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.10, 582.28 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.10, 582.28 and 243.92 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.10 : 582.28 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.10/582.28 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.10x = 582.28 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.10x = 142,029.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,029.74/388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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