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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.39, 582.48 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.39, 582.48 and 182.85 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.39 : 582.48 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.39/582.48 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.39x = 582.48 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.39x = 106,506.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,506.47/388.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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