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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.46, 582.53 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.46, 582.53 and 182.79 is: 274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.46 : 582.53 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.46/582.53 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.46x = 582.53 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.46x = 106,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,479.74/388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.11

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