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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.29, 582.12 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.29, 582.12 and 243.71 is: 365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.29 : 582.12 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.29/582.12 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.29x = 582.12 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.29x = 141,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,865.55/388.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.36

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