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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.46, 582.51 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.46, 582.51 and 205.80 is: 308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.46 : 582.51 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.46/582.51 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.46x = 582.51 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.46x = 119,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,882.74/388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.61

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