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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.49, 582.80 and 205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.49, 582.80 and 205.83 is: 308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.49 : 582.80 = 205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.49/582.80 = 205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.49x = 582.80 × 205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.49x = 119,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,956.69/388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.78

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