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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.34, 582.66 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.34, 582.66 and 183.04 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.34 : 582.66 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.34/582.66 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.34x = 582.66 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.34x = 106,648.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,648.63/388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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