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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.47, 582.87 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.47, 582.87 and 205.98 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.47 : 582.87 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.47/582.87 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.47x = 582.87 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.47x = 120,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,059.56/388.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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