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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.24, 582.62 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.24, 582.62 and 182.86 is: 274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.24 : 582.62 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.24/582.62 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.24x = 582.62 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.24x = 106,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,535.52/388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.41

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