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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.32, 582 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.32, 582 and 244.08 is: 365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.32 : 582 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.32/582 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.32x = 582 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.32x = 142,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,054.56/388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.82

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