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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.48, 581.88 and 243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.48, 581.88 and 243.49 is: 364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.48 : 581.88 = 243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.48/581.88 = 243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.48x = 581.88 × 243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.48x = 141,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,680.74/388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.71

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