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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.42, 582.08 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.42, 582.08 and 182.48 is: 273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.42 : 582.08 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.42/582.08 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.42x = 582.08 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.42x = 106,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,214.14/388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.45

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