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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.19, 582.11 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.19, 582.11 and 241.94 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.19 : 582.11 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.19/582.11 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.19x = 582.11 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.19x = 140,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,835.69/388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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