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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.16, 581.64 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.16, 581.64 and 243.76 is: 365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.16 : 581.64 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.16/581.64 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.16x = 581.64 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.16x = 141,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,780.57/388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.26

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