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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.35, 581.94 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.35, 581.94 and 205.32 is: 307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.35 : 581.94 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.35/581.94 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.35x = 581.94 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.35x = 119,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,483.92/388.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.67

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