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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 582.44 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 582.44 and 193.01 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 582.44 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/582.44 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 582.44 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 112,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,412.87/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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