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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.42, 582.63 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.42, 582.63 and 206.17 is: 309.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.42 : 582.63 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.42/582.63 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.42x = 582.63 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.42x = 120,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,120.83/388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.26

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