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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.31, 582.45 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.31, 582.45 and 182.97 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.31 : 582.45 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.31/582.45 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.31x = 582.45 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.31x = 106,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,570.88/388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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