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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.47, 582.44 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.47, 582.44 and 182.87 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.47 : 582.44 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.47/582.44 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.47x = 582.44 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.47x = 106,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,506.98/388.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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