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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.37, 582.26 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.37, 582.26 and 205.88 is: 308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.37 : 582.26 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.37/582.26 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.37x = 582.26 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.37x = 119,871.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,871.75/388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.66

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