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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.42, 582.42 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.42, 582.42 and 205.36 is: 307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.42 : 582.42 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.42/582.42 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.42x = 582.42 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.42x = 119,605.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,605.77/388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.93

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