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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.33, 582.24 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.33, 582.24 and 180.01 is: 269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.33 : 582.24 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.33/582.24 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.33x = 582.24 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.33x = 104,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,806.14/388.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.89

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