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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.20, 582.68 and 203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.20, 582.68 and 203.29 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.20 : 582.68 = 203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.20/582.68 = 203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.20x = 582.68 × 203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.20x = 118,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,450.10/388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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